the positives:
-at times showed good one on one defense
-slight improvement in rebounding / playing inside.
-some will disagree, but i like his drives to the hoop
-when he get's hot (which is rare), he can shoot the lights out.

the negatives:
-such an incosistant shot. at times he was a terrible shooter (even though that's supposed to be his strength)
-allergic to rebounds in the middle of the year (seems to have gotten over that a bit)
-don't see the "passion" enough
-bad on help defense
-more arc on his shot!

I gave him a "D" eventhough I wanted to give him an "F". He seriously regressed this season. People can blame Sam all they want, but he was given every opportunity to prove himself and to take advantage of that opportunity.

Needs to work on his post game as well his ability to drive to the basket. He became to complacent and dependent on the three point shot this season that it became too predictable for opposing teams defenses. He showed some improvements on defense, but really needs to work on the consistency factor if he wants to begin makes strides forward and not regressing like he did this season.

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I gave him a "D" and I thought I was being generous. He dealt with a lot of shit, and was asked to play a position he has no clue about and never probably played up until coming to the NBA. Then again, he was soft, played worse D than last year and at times, seemingly couldn't throw the ball into the ocean even if he was standing on the beach. One thing I do like about him is that he keeps jacking shats. It's like he has no conscience. He has to do a better job of recognize matchups and drive to the hoop more. In the end, I think this is the guy that will be our face of the franchise. I think Bosh will indeed be gone/dealt. I've seen the writing on the wall.

I gave him a "D" and I thought I was being generous. He dealt with a lot of shit, and was asked to play a position he has no clue about and never probably played up until coming to the NBA. Then again, he was soft, played worse D than last year and at times, seemingly couldn't throw the ball into the ocean even if he was standing on the beach. One thing I do like about him is that he keeps jacking shats. It's like he has no conscience. He has to do a better job of recognize matchups and drive to the hoop more. In the end, I think this is the guy that will be our face of the franchise. I think Bosh will indeed be gone/dealt. I've seen the writing on the wall.

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You thought he played better D this season? His rebounding numbers were down, his blocked shot numbers were down, I'm sure. I remember watching games last season where he would alter a lot of shots. DIdn't see a lot of that this year.

You thought he played better D this season? His rebounding numbers were down, his blocked shot numbers were down, I'm sure. I remember watching games last season where he would alter a lot of shots. DIdn't see a lot of that this year.

Thanks Acie.

and yes his defense was light years better this year.

Look Sam had a ridonkoulus quick hook on him this year, he was hurt, trying to learn new stuff. I think everyone expected to much.